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National Battlefield Site · Mississippi

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

National Battlefield Site in Mississippi. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Battlefield Site
StateMississippi
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkMammoth Cave (236 mi)
Closest airportTUP (17 mi)
Two large trees and a flagpole flying an American flag overlooking a stone monument and cannons
The monument at Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site. Photo: NPS Photo

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site is a national battlefield site run by the National Park Service in Mississippi.

In the park service’s words

The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Exploring The Brices Cross Roads Battlefield (1 to 3 Hours): The Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield was established in February of 1929 with the intention of preserving 1 acre in commemoration of the battle. Since then the Brice’s Crossroads National Battlefield Commission has purchased 1600 acres of the hallowed ground and with the help of the Civil War Trust and local sup

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset. The grounds of the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site are open sunrise to sunset everyday of the year.

Getting there

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site can be found 15 miles north of Tupelo, Mississippi. Exit U.S. Highway 45 onto Mississippi 370, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The battlefield is located 6 miles west of Baldwyn, on Mississippi 370.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) Tupelo, MS No road route 17 Regional
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) Muscle Shoals, AL No road route 66 Regional
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) Columbus/W Point/Starkville, MS No road route 73 Regional
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) Memphis, TN No road route 80 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 4:30PM. The Parkway Visitor Center is open everyday except Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1 from 9 am to 4:30 pm (Central Time).

Weather

Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Mammoth Cave, about 236 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site?

No entrance fee.

Where is Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site?

In Mississippi. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Tupelo Regional Airport, about 17 miles away.

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